| ....Monday, March 14 |
| 10:30 |
UST Systems Studies; Erin Ragazzi, CA |
This session provides an overview of the findings from the systems studies completed since the last conference. |
| 1:30 |
Vapor Releases; Mark Barolo, EPA OUST |
This session presents information about vapor releases and how some states are responding to the evolving issue. Includes recent studies, discussions on possible approaches and technical solutions, and lessons learned from inspections. |
| 3:30 |
A “Hole” New Look At Corrosion; Andrea Zajac, MI |
This session examines internal lining and cathodic protection and evaluates the effectiveness of these methods for preventing discharges from storage tank systems. |
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| ....Tuesday, March 15 |
| 8:00 |
P3: Petroleum Pipe Phenomenon; Laura Chaddock, CA |
This session provides an overview of the latest news on what’s new in the world of piping. |
| 10:00 |
New USTs: The Latest In Design, Monitoring, And Testing; Erin Ragazzi, CA |
This session provides an overview of new requirements for new UST designs in CA (UST systems must be fully double-walled, which has led to the installation of double-walled vent and vapor recovery piping and double-walled sumps and under-dispenser containment), continuous vacuum, pressure, or hydrostatic (VPH) monitoring of tanks and piping, and post-installation enhanced leak detection (ELD) testing. |
| 1:30 |
S2—Secondary Containment And Spill Buckets; Bill Truman, EPA Region 4 |
This session presents field observations, photographs, and experiences with problems associated with UST secondary containment components such as piping sumps, dispenser sumps, and spill buckets. |
| 3:30 |
Fuels Quality; Marshall Mott-Smith, FL |
This session presents information about recent problems and incidents with fuel quality, with a focus on ethanol and off-specification fuels. Operation, maintenance, ASTM standards, testing, and inspection suggestions are discussed. |
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| ....Wednesday, March 16 |
| 8:00 |
Inspector Think TankJohn Cochran, NM; Randy Mann, TN |
This roundtable session is a discussion-oriented opportunity to consider problems and solutions from federal, state, county, and tribal UST systems inspectors. Marcel Moreau and other experts assist in the session. |
| 9:45 |
UST System Disaster Response: Lessons Learned; Rebecca Marx, FL |
This session looks at different types of natural disasters and the lessons learned by UST inspectors in their responses before and after events. Hurricanes, floods, and earthquakes are discussed, with numerous photos, experiences, and recommendations. |
| 11:30 |
SOC; Russ Brauksieck, NY |
This roundtable session discusses the effectiveness of the EPA-led Significant Operational Compliance (SOC) effort. |
